Chapter 15 Knowing the Inside Story
In Pearl's eyes, Gu Yingxue clearly had ill intentions towards her young mistress. Gu Shuyan could have refused, yet she insisted on having the gifts delivered daily—had she lost her mind?
Seeing the puzzled look on Pearl's face, Gu Shuyan smiled and curled her lips.
"Let her send food if she wants to. Whether we drink it or not is up to us, isn't it? Besides, she sends me food every day. If something happens to my health, who do you think my parents will suspect first?"
Gu Shuyan was not opposed to sending soup. Since Gu Yingxue wanted to use ginseng soup to weaken her body, how could she not let her make enough?
Pearl suddenly understood after hearing Gu Shuyan's words. Just as she was about to say something, the maidservant hurriedly walked in.
"Miss, Madam has arrived."
Normally, when Ji Shi came to the North Courtyard, the maids would not announce it, but seeing the maid's serious demeanor today, Gu Shuyan immediately had some guesses.
"Pearl, help me change my clothes."
A moment later, Gu Shuyan, supported by Pearl, slowly walked into the courtyard.
With just one glance, Gu Shuyan recognized the maid in the light green dress. Seeing her standing straight in the crowd just like in her previous life, a smile unconsciously appeared on Gu Shuyan's face.
"How did you manage to come out on your own? You've only just recovered, you can't stand the wind."
Upon seeing Gu Shuyan come out in person, Madam Ji hurried over.
"My daughter isn't that delicate. Coming out for some fresh air might help her recover faster!" After saying that, Gu Shuyan glanced at everyone in the courtyard and asked, "Mother, who are these people?"
Although Gu Shuyan already knew the truth in her heart, she still had to pretend to be clueless.
Seeing this, Madam Ji quickly explained, "These are all maids and servants I picked for you in the manor. Now that you're back in the manor, you'll need people to serve you in your courtyard. They are all born into our household and we know them well from a young age, so you can use them with peace of mind."
It must be said that although Lady Ji was sometimes a bit slow-witted, she was impeccable in taking care of her children. Take the selection of servants, for example. If it were any other mother, she would have simply sent a slave trader with a group of people to choose, without needing to be so meticulous.
"Thank you for your trouble, Mother." Gu Shuyan bowed gratefully to Madam Ji.
At this moment, a group of maids standing in the courtyard, at Wu Ma's prompting, all stepped forward to greet Gu Shuyan.
Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar faces before her, Gu Shuyan smiled gently at everyone.
"Since Mother has arranged for you to be assigned to the North Courtyard, you are now my maids, Gu Shuyan's maids. From now on, as long as you are careful in your words and deeds and do your jobs well in the North Courtyard, I will naturally not mistreat you. But if anyone dares to betray me or change their allegiance, then don't blame me for being ruthless."
Gu Shuyan appeared gentle and harmless on the surface, but as she spoke, her expression unconsciously turned somewhat stern.
Those who had previously looked down on this pampered young lady from the countryside couldn't help but sigh upon seeing her. Indeed, a biological child is a biological child; even raised in the countryside, her aura is second to none. It seems they'll have to be careful in serving her from now on.
"Yes, we will remember."
The group answered obediently, and Gu Shuyan nodded in satisfaction.
In her past life, because she was weak and easily bullied and did not know how to manage her subordinates, these people were like a pile of loose sand after entering the courtyard. Not only did they do things terribly, but some of them were even recruited by Gu Yingxue and secretly harmed her.
Now that we're starting from scratch, let's begin by changing these people!
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